The CapoSonic works like a “clamped-on chord," allowing your guitar to stay in standard tuning

The CapoSonic can hold down notes directly under the capo, or a fret above or below it, allowing guitarists to quickly and easily arrive at "open tunings" – or new sound configurations – without having to relearn the entire fretboard in the process

Originally dubbed “the Freedom capo," Ryan says that the device is the perfect tool for players who find themselves stuck in a musical rut

The CapoSonic locks onto the guitar simply by tightening the clamp with your fingers

The device can not only hold down notes played directly under the capo, it also uses six individual hammers that can "finger" notes one fret up or down from the capo position

Originally dubbed “the Freedom capo," Ryan says that the device is the perfect tool for players who find themselves stuck in a musical rut

The latest guitar invention is a capo unlike any other. The CapoSonic can hold down notes directly under the capo, or a fret above or below it, allowing guitarists to quickly and easily arrive at "open tunings" – or new sound configurations – without having to relearn the entire fretboard in the process. Gizmag had a chance to speak to CapoSonic inventor Ben Ryan about his new device.